Rocklin Granite Quarry

Hathaway decided to open a quarry because granite blocks were needed for the california state capitol that was to be constructed.

Rocklin granite quarry.

The city of rocklin s historic quarry district is experiencing a transformation. In placer county there are the well known rocklin and penryn granite quarries. The rocklin granite quarries were first opened about 1861. Public and private development are creating a downtown environment that supports vibrant entertainment commercial activity and residential options.

Quarry park adventures is at the center of this revitalization offering adventurous wholesome recreation. The gold rush of 1849 and 1850 had slowed and men were looking for a business venture. A portion of the rocklin city hall that overlooks the big gun granite quarry. Public and private development are creating a downtown environment that supports vibrant entertainment commercial activity and residential options.

Photographs taken in november 1997 and the summer of 2000 rocklin civic center sign. Located in rocklin california within the greater sacramento area quarry park adventures offers more aerial adventure attractions in one easily accessed location than any other adventure park in the nation. The city of rocklin s historic quarry district is experiencing a transformation. For historical information on the rocklin granite quarry visit the placer county quarry section of our web site.

The park utilizes the huge quarry s sheer walls the quarry s floor the quarry rim the 2 acre lake and even the 60 foot high waterfall. Located in the beautiful community of rocklin granite oaks apartments enjoys a prime location in one of rocklin s most accessible areas. Here a single ticket provides access to six distinct aerial adventures from zip lines to climbing walls a via ferrata and more. Rocklin quarry placer county california.

The adventure park is built into and around what was one of the largest working granite quarries in california the big gun quarry. The city of rocklin and quarry park adventures. The big gun granite quarry is located behind the rocklin city hall building and you can see it today. The opening of quarry park adventures a ropes course style park built into a former granite quarry on city owned property was a major step in that direction.

Unique and amazing rock walls zips lines and much more in rocklin this is a great use of the old quarry with disney style rock climbing course with safety systems that cover the walls and side of the giant quarry. However the park has faced challenges.